August 15, 2013, 3:21PM

DETROIT, MI - Daniel Lawrence Whitney, 50, of Pawnee City, Nebraska has made a darn good living over the years with an alter ego known for one-liners and a hyphenated catchphrase that's become part of pop culture. Whitney, from a town of less than 900, crafted the "Larry the Cable Guy" persona in the early 90s and earned a few radio appearances before he achieved a level of widespread fame and fortune that he still appears to boggle his mind. "I never envisioned doing this on stage," Whitney told me Thursday in a phone interview from his Orlando, Fla. home. "But it's fun and I enjoy it. I like it, I have fun with and it still makes me laugh." Full story »

December 09, 2011, 10:42PM

Larry the Cable Guy fans Dennis Flynn, 50, shares a laugh with friend John Wright, 46, (sitting) both of Muskegon Township, prior to the beginning of the show which drew slightly more than 3,600 fans at L.C. Walker Arena Friday, December 9, 2011. Flynn's father was a big fan and had planned to go to a show with his son...

January 21, 2009, 10:10AM

It's not likely to collect any honors when the Academy Award nominees are announced tomorrow, but Mike Myers' THE LOVE GURU racked up seven nominations in the annual Razzie Awards, including worst picture and worst actor for Myers. The alleged comedy -- one of last year's biggest flops -- also netted nominations for worst actress (Jessica Alba) and worst... Full story »

March 08, 2008, 5:14PM

Comedy review KALAMAZOO -- Larry the Cable Guy got 'r done at Wings Stadium Friday night. The "r" that he got done is ridiculous redneck parody, poking as much fun at rural red-state stereotypes as he does at subjects his strawman foes -- "self-righteous jackasses," Larry called them -- are too uptight to laugh at. Larry came to center stage,... Full story »